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  • AUR31220
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

This qualification covers servicing and repairing mobile plant machinery, with specialisations in mobile plant equipment, forklifts and elevating work platforms. Work includes hydraulic systems, electrical circuits, batteries, bearings and seals, and fault finding. If you already maintain this kind of machinery, your experience may be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR31216 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (equivalent); AUR31716 Certificate III in Forklift Technology (not equivalent); AUR31916 Certificate III in Elevating Work Platform Technology (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who service and repair mobile plant, forklifts or elevating work platforms and want their mechanical skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Plant mechanic
  • Mobile plant technician
  • Diesel fitter
  • Forklift technician
  • Plant fitter

Qualification structure

36 units in total. All units in one of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C must be selected: Group A: Mobile Plant Equipment. Group B: Forklift. Group C: Elevating Work Platform Specialisation - Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Mobile Plant Equipment). Select all 13 units from Group A Mobile Plant Equipment, plus. Of the remaining units required to make up the elective unit total: all may be from the Specialist Elective Groups and general elective units listed below; up to 6 may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course Specialisation - Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Forklift). Select all 9 units from Group B Forklift, plus. Of the remaining units required to make up the elective unit total: all may be from the Specialist Elective Groups and general elective units listed below; up to 6 may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course Specialisation - Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Elevating Work Platform). Select all 11 units from Group C Elevating Work Platform, plus. Of the remaining units required to make up the elective unit total: all may be from the Specialist Elective Groups and general elective units listed below; up to 6 may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome. AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Forklift). AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Elevating Work Platform).

SPECIALISATIONS

  • Mobile Plant Equipment
  • Forklift
  • Elevating Work Platform

Core units

9 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  3. AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
  4. AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  5. AURTTA006Inspect and service hydraulic systems
  6. AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
  7. AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
  8. AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
  9. AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective units

138 units

Group A: Mobile Plant Equipment

  1. AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
  2. AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
  3. AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
  4. AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
  5. AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
  6. AURKTA005Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems
  7. AURKTA111Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems
  8. AURKTB101Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems
  9. AURKTD102Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems
  10. AURKTQ101Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies
  11. AURKTX101Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions
  12. AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
  13. AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems

Group B: Forklift

  1. AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
  2. AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
  3. AURNTA001Inspect, service and repair forklift mast assemblies
  4. AURNTB101Diagnose and repair forklift hydraulic braking systems
  5. AURNTD101Diagnose and repair forklift hydrostatic steering systems
  6. AURTTA113Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
  7. AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
  8. AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
  9. AURTTE104Inspect and service engines

Group C: Elevating Work Platform

  1. AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
  2. AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
  3. AURHTQ102Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies
  4. AURHTQ103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
  5. AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
  6. AURTTA113Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
  7. AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
  8. AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
  9. AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
  10. AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
  11. AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding

General Elective Units

  1. AURACA101Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
  2. AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
  3. AURATA002Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings
  4. AURETH017Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry
  5. AURETH018 (has a prerequisite)Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system
  6. AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  7. AURETH102 (has a prerequisite)Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles
  8. AURETK002Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
  9. AURETR005Install automotive security systems and components
  10. AURETR007Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
  11. AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms
  12. AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
  13. AURETR019Inspect, service and repair AC electric motor drive systems
  14. AURETR121Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems
  15. AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
  16. AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
  17. AURETR128Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
  18. AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
  19. AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
  20. AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
  21. AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
  22. AURETR144Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
  23. AURETU103Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
  24. AURETU104Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
  25. AURETU105Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems
  26. AURHTB101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
  27. AURHTE001Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies
  28. AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
  29. AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
  30. AURHTJ203Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
  31. AURHTJ206Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres
  32. AURHTL101Inspect, diagnose and repair alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines
  33. AURHTQ102Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies
  34. AURHTQ103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
  35. AURHTX002Inspect, test and replace heavy vehicle automatic transmissions
  36. AURHTX104Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
  37. AURHTZ101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
  38. AURKTA001Synchronise plant and equipment
  39. AURKTA005Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems
  40. AURKTA111Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems
  41. AURKTB101Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems
  42. AURKTD101Diagnose and repair mobile plant suspension systems
  43. AURKTD102Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems
  44. AURKTJ112Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assemblies
  45. AURKTJ116Use earthmoving and off-the-road tyre handlers
  46. AURKTQ101Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies
  47. AURKTR101Diagnose and repair electronic over hydraulic control systems
  48. AURKTX101Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions
  49. AURKTX104Diagnose and repair continuously variable transmissions
  50. AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
  51. AURLTE001Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies
  52. AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
  53. AURLTZ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
  54. AURNTA001Inspect, service and repair forklift mast assemblies
  55. AURNTB101Diagnose and repair forklift hydraulic braking systems
  56. AURNTD101Diagnose and repair forklift hydrostatic steering systems
  57. AURTTA007Inspect, service and repair pneumatic systems
  58. AURTTA009Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
  59. AURTTA011Install hydraulic systems to specified applications
  60. AURTTA012Fabricate and install fluid power hose assemblies
  61. AURTTA014Assemble and install pneumatic system components
  62. AURTTA017Carry out vehicle safety inspections
  63. AURTTA113Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
  64. AURTTB004Inspect and service air braking systems
  65. AURTTB006Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems
  66. AURTTB015Assemble and fit braking system components
  67. AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
  68. AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
  69. AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systems
  70. AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
  71. AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
  72. AURTTE005Overhaul engines
  73. AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
  74. AURTTF003Overhaul diesel fuel injection system components
  75. AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
  76. AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
  77. AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
  78. AURTTF106Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems
  79. AURTTJ111Balance wheels and tyres
  80. AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
  81. AURTTL001Inspect and service CNG fuel systems
  82. AURTTL003Install CNG fuel systems
  83. AURTTL007Inspect and service LPG fuel systems
  84. AURTTL009Install LPG fuel systems
  85. AURTTL102Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems
  86. AURTTL104Inspect and service LNG fuel systems
  87. AURTTL105Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems
  88. AURTTL108Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems
  89. AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies
  90. AURTTQ103Inspect and service drive shafts
  91. AURTTW001Carry out soft soldering techniques
  92. AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions
  93. AURTTX103Inspect and service automatic transmissions
  94. AURTTX104Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions
  95. AURTTX106Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions
  96. AURTTZ102Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
  97. AURVTW002Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components
  98. AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
  99. AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
  100. AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
  101. AURVTW104Carry out tungsten inert gas welding
  102. AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
  103. RIIHAN301EOperate elevating work platform
  104. TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
  105. TLILIC0005Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • AURETH018 Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system — prerequisite: AURETH017 Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry; AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • AURETH102 Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles — prerequisite: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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